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Advice from a Call Center Geek is a weekly podcast with a focus on all things call center and contact center. Tom Laird, CEO of 600+ seat award-winning BPO, Expivia Interaction Marketing and Ai auto QA startup OttoQa, ICMI Top 25 Contact Center thought leader discusses topics such as call center operations, hiring, culture, technology, and training while having fun doing it! 

Advice from a Call Center Geek‪!‬ Thomas Laird

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Advice from a Call Center Geek is a weekly podcast with a focus on all things call center and contact center. Tom Laird, CEO of 600+ seat award-winning BPO, Expivia Interaction Marketing and Ai auto QA startup OttoQa, ICMI Top 25 Contact Center thought leader discusses topics such as call center operations, hiring, culture, technology, and training while having fun doing it! 

    How You Can QA Contact Center Calls Using ChatGPT (Desktop)

    How You Can QA Contact Center Calls Using ChatGPT (Desktop)

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    In this ACG episode,  we dive into the transformative impact of AI on customer service QA. Hosted by Tom Laird, the CEO of Expivia Interaction Marketing Group and OttoQa, this session explores how ChatGPT and Claude 3 enhance call analysis and agent performance monitoring. 

    Discover effective system prompting and its role in refining quality assurance for consistency and high accuracy, with standards reaching 96-97.5%. Learn the nuances of differentiating between sales and retention calls, assessing customer sentiment, and how these insights lead to clear communication. 

    This guide offers practical steps for integrating AI Auto QA into your business, enabling detailed data analysis and report generation. Ready to elevate your quality assurance strategies with AI? Tune in to find out how.
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
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    • 16 min
    Exposed: The Unvarnished Truth About AI Deployment in Contact Centers

    Exposed: The Unvarnished Truth About AI Deployment in Contact Centers

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    Are you overwhelmed by the relentless push to overhaul your contact center with AI? Let's clear the air about the real impact of AI in this industry. 

    My recent talks reveal a surprising fact: many companies are not rushing into AI as believed. In reality, few have a detailed plan or have started implementation.
    Join me in a practical journey as we create a roadmap for incorporating technology thoughtfully in your contact center. 

    Drawing from my latest engagements in Philadelphia and Miami, we'll focus on using what you already have efficiently and investing wisely, not hastily. 

    We advocate a thoughtful approach to innovation, ensuring you adopt AI at a manageable pace, suited to your business needs. This discussion is about building a strong foundation for growth, stepping into AI with confidence and a well-defined strategy for success.
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
    Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

    • 22 min
    Will Auto QA Platforms End the Era of Traditional CX Analytics?

    Will Auto QA Platforms End the Era of Traditional CX Analytics?

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    Tune into our latest ACG podcast episode, "Will Auto QA Platforms End the Era of Traditional CX Analytics?" where we dive into the world of customer experience analytics. 
     
    We’ll explore and compare the tools and techniques behind both Auto QA platforms and traditional analytics methods. This friendly chat is packed with insights about how each approach handles customer data and what makes them unique. 
     
    Join Tom as he unravels the complexities and discuss the future possibilities of integrating or balancing these technologies in the world of customer experience management. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about the latest trends, this episode is for you! 
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
    Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

    • 19 min
    Tips to Disrupt your Service Desk with Technology and Tactics

    Tips to Disrupt your Service Desk with Technology and Tactics

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    Join Tom in this insightful podcast episode recorded at the HDI Philly event held at Princeton University. 

    Delve into groundbreaking strategies and cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to revolutionize your service desk operations. Drawing from his leadership at Expivia, where he expanded the team to over 600 professionals, and his innovative work at OttoQA, Tom shares advanced methods that enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. 

    Explore the latest trends, tools, and best practices reshaping service desks across industries. 

    Whether you aim to optimize your current operations or completely transform your service approach, this episode offers expert advice and actionable insights to propel you to the forefront of industry excellence.
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
    Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

    • 47 min
    Unlocking the Power of Prompts: Enhancing CX QA with Proven Strategies

    Unlocking the Power of Prompts: Enhancing CX QA with Proven Strategies

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    Dive into the transformative journey of OttoQa, where we've uncovered the profound impact of prompts in elevating customer experience (CX) quality assurance (QA) processes. This podcast (taken from a Linkedin Live Event) brings the insights and methodologies from our extensive experience directly to you, focusing on the art and science of crafting effective prompts for QA automation.
    Explore a rich discussion on both the fundamental and advanced strategies that have revolutionized our approach to prompts. This episode is designed not just to share knowledge but to inspire action. We encourage listeners to experiment with these techniques in their operations, building confidence in the technology and its application before making any significant investments or deployments.
    Whether you're aiming to refine your CX prompting strategies or are curious about their potential to transform your service center, this podcast serves as your guide to unlocking the power of effective prompting. Join us in discovering the methods that have not only propelled our journey forward but also have the potential to redefine the landscape of customer service excellence.
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
    Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

    • 32 min
    Creating an AI Roadmap for Your Contact Center from the Ground Up!

    Creating an AI Roadmap for Your Contact Center from the Ground Up!

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    This podcast is based on the presentation I delivered in Miami at the "CX Under the Sun Event" to more than 100 CX professionals who are just beginning their journey with CX AI transformation.
    During the presentation, I share my views on what is considered "real" regarding AI in the current market, what to be cautious about, and how to initiate AI integration within your organizations.
    You won't find any unnecessary content or theoretical discussions here. It's all about the essential tools you should start exploring now and the reasons these tools need further development, regardless of what you might hear from AI technology providers.

    DM me on Linkedin if you would like the deck from this talk!
    If you are looking for USA outsourced customer service or sales support, we here at Expivia would really like to help you support your customers.Please check us out at expiviausa.com, or email us at info@expivia.net!


    Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
    Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
    Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
    Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

    • 46 min

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